Video Summary
The Renault Zoe Z.E 40 has a new 41 kWh battery pack, a significant upgrade from the previous 24 kWh.It has four more horsepower.
The car supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These did not function during the review, potentially due to cable issues.
The new version was tested at 90 km/h to simulate a mix of city driving and some highway driving.
The goal was over 200 km of range.
The test results suggest that more kWh are available than in the old battery.
Consumption averaged 186 Wh/km at first.
During testing, it consumed 15 kWh, but the amount remaining wasn't shown.
A second range test at 120 km/h wasn't conducted due to time.
The heater was on during testing. The standard heat pump is a plus.
The tester drove nearly 190 km with 35 kWh total consumption, estimating 37 kWh energy available.
The fully digital instrument cluster is appreciated.
The touch screen interface is user-friendly.
The interior is okay, but plastics are used extensively.
The car is small, nimble, and suitable for city use.
The reviewer probably won't buy this specific car due to preferring more space.
While potentially slightly lower in range compared to other electrics, the new Zoe offers significant improvements.
400 volt fast charges are often required.
The new, larger battery allows for more flexibility in skipping chargers along routes compared to the older model.
